In light of the ongoing crisis taking place at the International House of Prayer (IHOP/KC) involving Mike Bickle, I took a few moments to share about 6 common responses that we often have to traumatic experiences that take place within the church community. These responses are important to be aware of so that we can […]
It is our conviction that unaddressed brokenness gives rise to toxic faith cultures, spiritually abusive environments and cults. In order for there to be a change, we will need to address the issues of our hearts that need healing. We pray that our conversation will encourage you to allow the healing process to take place […]
We live in a day and age where people are manifesting a lack of fathering in their life. There is a great need for spiritual fathers to rise up in who they are to lead sons and daughters into their potential. Sadly, our culture reflects what the Apostle Paul saw when he said, “For though […]
The church lady is dead, and in this week’s episode, I want to share with you how it happened. Teri Miller, the author of “Death of a Church Lady,” shares with me her journey of shedding off what the “church lady” meant to her and encountering truth that allowed her to live free. Teri Miller […]
When addressing the subject of spiritual abuse, I have observed two factors that can make it challenging. Many times the word “abuse” can be thrown around in a way that doesn’t allow for proper inspection. Is everything that happens to us abusive? What about when a church member acts in an abusive way towards a […]
Here are eight helpful mindsets to prevent spiritual abuse from forming in an organization. For more insights, check out our course on Healing from Spiritual Abuse.
I have been spending a lot of time emphasizing the need for healing from spiritual abuse. Unhealed hearts will breed unsafe environments for people to process through their spiritual walk with God. Instead of safety, abuse can easily manifest if there is not a priority for people to live healthy, one with another. In teaching […]
Words are really tricky, so addressing the term “cult” can get very complicated, especially because it’s not always used in the right context. This may come as a surprise to you, but the real meaning of the word cult is not 100% negative. Cult is derived from the word culture and can describe the unity […]
I’ve spent years helping people recover from abusive situations. They range from abusive marriages, homes and even abusive church environments. Over the years, there has become an awareness of how church and ministry environments can misuse their influence and authority in a way that damages the spiritual and emotional life of people. This has become […]
One of the biggest subjects that comes our way has to with the subject of spiritual abuse. Masses of people are coming for help because of abuse they have experienced from someone in church or a ministry, be it a spiritual leader, pastor or someone of influence in their life. The repercussions are intense. For […]